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Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Launches Spring 2027, Ends Remake Trilogy

6/6/2026

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Square Enix Announces

Square Enix announced at Summer Game Fest that Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will end the remake trilogy and arrive in Spring 2027.
The title will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Vincent Valentine, Cid Highwind, Red XIII, Yuffie, and Cait Sith become playable alongside Cloud, Tifa, and Barret.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the story focuses on resolve as the party fights Sephiroth to stop Meteor.

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Hamaguchi Ends Saga

Director Naoki Hamaguchi announced at Summer Game Fest that FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION ends the story that began in 1997, concluding a 30-year saga.
He thanked fans for three decades of support during the reveal.
Players who import save data from the first two games will receive exclusive Summon Materia as a loyalty reward.
Square Enix said further updates will be posted on its HPP portal after the reveal.

Summary

Square Enix Launches

The new game Revelation is scheduled to launch alongside Final Fantasy VII’s 30th anniversary in 2027.
Final Fantasy VII has sold over 15.7 million copies worldwide and has spawned spin-off titles, films, and extensive merchandise.
A demo for Revelation is available for download on the Nintendo eShop, though the full title remains unrated.
Square Enix encourages fan interaction through DayOne’s forums and a dedicated Discord community.

History

Historical Context

Square Enix’s original Final Fantasy VII launched on PlayStation on January 31 1997, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and boosting PlayStation sales. Its 3D storytelling sparked a wave of JRPG popularity, leading to a multi-platform remake trilogy. To mark the 30th anniversary, Naoki Hamaguchi officially announced the final installment, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, for 2027.

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Square Enix Announces

Square Enix announced at Summer Game Fest that Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will end the remake trilogy and arrive in Spring 2027.
The title will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Vincent Valentine, Cid Highwind, Red XIII, Yuffie, and Cait Sith become playable alongside Cloud, Tifa, and Barret.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the story focuses on resolve as the party fights Sephiroth to stop Meteor.

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